A Staphylinid or Rove Beetle species -4

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Staphylinid or Rove Beetle
Identity uncertain -4
- top view 1

Staphylinid or Rove Beetle
Identity uncertain -4
- top view 2

Staphylinid or Rove Beetle
Identity uncertain -4
- side view 1

Species found under a ground contacting rock in a low wall. 30.03.13. SW4594030947.

Rove Beetle species are extremely numerous and it is very difficult to tell species apart, both in the field and under the microscope. Very similar to other species found here but much larger.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.